Emi Martinez experienced a difficult return to face Arsenal as Aston Villa suffered a heavy defeat at the Emirates. The goalkeeper endured a frustrating evening, going from hero to zero after being at fault for Arsenal’s opening goal. He failed to deal effectively with an Arsenal corner, allowing the hosts to take an early advantage and set the tone for the contest.Martinez has often relished matches against his former club, viewing them as an opportunity to demonstrate that Arsenal were wrong to let him leave. While the Gunners remain one of the strongest teams in football and now boast a more settled goalkeeping situation, fixtures against Arsenal clearly carry added significance for the Villa keeper.Villa arrived in north London full of confidence, having won their previous 11 competitive matches. Expectations were high that they could secure at least a draw, and their first-half performance reflected that belief. They worked hard to disrupt Arsenal’s rhythm, forcing the game to slow down and reaching the halftime interval with the scores level.Arsenal take control after the breakThe match shifted dramatically in the second half. Arsenal increased the intensity and began to dominate proceedings, exposing Villa’s defensive weaknesses. Mikel Arteta’s side moved the ball with greater speed and purpose, eventually pulling clear to secure a comprehensive 4-1 victory.Martinez found himself under constant pressure as Arsenal turned the screw, and the result underlined the gulf in performance after the interval. For Villa, it was a sobering end to an impressive run of form, while Arsenal reinforced their credentials with a ruthless display.(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Reaction after the final whistleTensions remained high once the match had concluded. As Martinez made his way towards the dressing room, Arsenal supporters taunted him, and he was filmed being held back from reacting to the crowd. The footage quickly circulated online, drawing widespread attention.According to Football Insider, Arsenal fans across the world took pleasure in seeing Martinez visibly rattled following the defeat. The video went viral, adding another layer to a night that proved deeply uncomfortable for the Villa goalkeeper and highly satisfying for the Gunners faithful.______________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal fans react to Martinez having a meltdown after Villa loss1 January 2026, 21:00Analyst reveals the kind of deal Arsenal could want to do in January1 January 2026, 19:30Did Gabriel suffer an injury before being subbed off against Aston Villa?1 January 2026, 18:00The post Arsenal fans react to Martinez having a meltdown after Villa loss appeared first on Just Arsenal News.